{"product_id":"skil-care-in-bed-resident-positioning-system-complete-turning-transfer-and-pressure-relief-solution","title":"Skil-Care In-Bed Resident Positioning System – Complete Turning, Transfer, and Pressure Relief Solution","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkil-Care In-Bed Resident Positioning System: Advanced Microclimate Management, Safe Lateral Transfers, and Ergonomic Patient Turning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepositioning non-ambulatory, bedridden, or highly dependent patients presents severe operational risks within long-term care facilities, intensive care units, and rehabilitation centers. Manual turning often exposes healthcare staff to work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly lower-back strain, while simultaneously exposing vulnerable patient skin to debilitating friction and tissue shear forces. The Skil-Care In-Bed Resident Positioning System provides a comprehensive mechanical interface engineered to completely transform how facilities manage patient mobilization, offloading, and dynamic in-bed transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of this integrated medical system is a multi-layered, ultra-low friction glide sheet paired with high-density foam positioning wedges. The low-friction bottom backing of the sheet works dynamically against the bedding surface, allowing clinicians to glide, up-right, or laterally transfer individuals weighing up to 500 lbs with minimal physical exertion. Constructed with a series of heavy-duty, ergonomically positioned perimeter handles, the system ensures staff can maintain anatomically correct lifting postures, significantly decreasing worker compensation claims and staffing vulnerabilities associated with manual patient handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Staff Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with heavy-duty perimeter handles that distribute pulling forces evenly, enabling facility staff to turn, boost, and slide patients while drastically reducing lower-back strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriction and Shear Reduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Leverages an ultra-low friction bottom glide layer that slides smoothly over mattresses, safeguarding fragile skin from painful epidermal tearing and shear-induced tissue breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedically Sound 30-Degree Offloading:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes firm, fluid-resistant foam positioning wedges that comfortably maintain stable lateral tilt configurations to safely offload pressure from the sacrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMicroclimate and Moisture Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated with an advanced breathable top surface that actively wicks moisture away from the patient, preserving skin integrity and supporting specialized air mattress functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy-Duty Capacity Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with high-tensile materials rated for safe working loads up to 500 lbs, ensuring stable performance across a broad spectrum of bariatric care needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstitutional Laundry Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured from durable, high-grade medical textiles designed to withstand rigorous high-temperature washing and sanitizing without degrading or shrinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafe Working Load:\u003c\/b\u003e 500 lbs (Supports bariatric and high-dependency patient profiles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlide Sheet Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard medical bed width coverage with extended length for full anatomical support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePositioning Wedges:\u003c\/b\u003e High-density, medical-grade compression foam with non-slip, fluid-resistant wipeable covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandle Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Multiple reinforced high-tensile fabric webbed handles along both lateral borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFabric Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e Moisture-wicking breathable top layer bonded to an ultra-low friction nylon\/polyester bottom glide base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMattress Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Safe for standard foam, inner-spring, and advanced alternating-pressure\/low-air-loss therapeutic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSanitization Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Machine washable and dryable under standard institutional medical linen laundry guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtended Product Information: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/files.rescue-supply.com\/PDF\/Manuals\/SKL-in-bed-patient-positioning_instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skil-Care","offers":[{"title":"Positioning System (TLC Positioning Pad and two 34\" Wedges)","offer_id":42643742359796,"sku":"SKL-555036","price":173.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45° Replacement Positioning Wedge - 17\"L x 8\"W x 8\"H","offer_id":42643742392564,"sku":"SKL-555025","price":75.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45° Replacement Positioning Wedge - 34\"L x 8\"W x 8\"H","offer_id":42643742425332,"sku":"SKL-555035","price":93.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2304\/8155\/products\/PositioningSystem.jpg?v=1755047073","url":"https:\/\/rescue-supply.com\/products\/skil-care-in-bed-resident-positioning-system-complete-turning-transfer-and-pressure-relief-solution","provider":"Rescue Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}